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The Best Backpacking in Escondido

Looking for the best backpacking in Escondido? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Escondido. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

Top backpacking spots in and near Escondido

  • Escondido, California

    Cougar Ridge to Jack Creek Meadow to East Ridge Loop

    14.58 mi / 2011 ft gain
    Cougar Ridge to Jack Creek Meadow to East Ridge Loop is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Valley Center, California.
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  • Poway, California

    Blue Sky Reserve to Ramona Lake Trail

    5.91 mi / 1027 ft gain
    Blue Sky Reserve to Ramona Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Poway, California.
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  • Escondido, California

    Clevenger Canyon South West Trail

    4.39 mi / 1099 ft gain
    Clevenger Canyon South West Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Ramona, California.
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  • San Diego, California

    South Fortuna Trail and Fortuna Saddle Trail Loop

    6.06 mi / 1342 ft gain
    South Fortuna Trail and Fortuna Saddle Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near San Diego, California.
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  • Warner Springs, California

    Barker Valley Spur Trail

    7.48 mi / 1145 ft gain
    Barker Valley Spur Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Warner Springs, California.
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  • Temecula, California

    Agua Tibia Full Loop Trail

    19.91 mi / 4639 ft gain
    Agua Tibia Full Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Temecula, California.
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  • Temecula, California

    Eagle Crag via Agua Tibia Loop

    25.25 mi / 6053 ft gain
    Eagle Crag via Agua Tibia Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Temecula, California.
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  • Temecula, California

    Hiking the Dripping Springs Trail

    4.0
    12.8 mi / 3200 ft gain
    The trail immediately begins to climb out of the campground on a well-graded incline. The next mile contains some climbing leading to a set of switchbacks. A long strenuous climb ensues until the 3200' elevation is reached. The trail then makes an easy southward traverse to the basin before resum...
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  • Warner Springs, California

    Oak Grove Trail to High Point

    13.43 mi / 3655 ft gain
    Oak Grove Trail to High Point is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Warner Springs, California.
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  • Warner Springs, California

    Agua Caliente Creek Trail

    10.68 mi / 1191 ft gain
    Agua Caliente Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Warner Springs, California.
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  • Julian, California

    Oriflamme Canyon Trail

    16.08 mi / 2835 ft gain
    Oriflamme Canyon Trail is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Julian, California.
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  • Descanso, California

    Dyar Springs Trail

    5.79 mi / 794 ft gain
    Dyar Springs Trail is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Descanso, California.
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  • Descanso, California

    East Side Trail Loop

    13.08 mi / 1588 ft gain
    East Side Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Descanso, California.
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  • Descanso, California

    Eastside, Juaquapin, Dyar Spring and Harvey Moore Loop

    6.04 mi / 823 ft gain
    Eastside, Juaquapin, Dyar Spring and Harvey Moore Loop is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Descanso, California.
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  • Murrieta, California

    Fisherman's Camp Loop and Tenaja Falls

    6.8 mi / 1017 ft gain
    Fisherman's Camp Loop and Tenaja Falls is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Lake Elsinore, California.
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  • Jamul, California

    Hiking Otay Mountain

    5.0
    15.3 mi / 2903 ft gain
    The trek begins on the Otay Mountain Truck Trail at Pio Pico Resort & Campground. You can either park and hike the entire trail, or drive up to a point a couple miles and park before the road becomes steep and rough. The distance on here is if you hiked the whole way. If you have a 4-wheel dr...
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